The question of whether birthday greetings may be published in the official gazette arises time and again in towns and municipalities. The city of Tübingen is currently discussing this issue. In principle, congratulations in the official gazette are only possible with the consent of the person concerned under data protection law. However, the state legislature can create a data protection authorisation for congratulations on anniversaries, explains lawyer Zeynep Kenar to the Stuttgarter Zeitung. „Then you no longer need consent.“

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